Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – mFacial skin care is no longer exclusive to women. Along with massive education about the importance of caring for skin, there are now many brands Beauty launches products marketed to men.
However, there are many product choices skincare making it difficult for people to know which products work best for them. What is clear, according to Dermatologist Marisa Garshick, Don’t waste your money on exfoliating products in the form of harsh scrubs.
He explained that exfoliation is very good for the skin. Because, exfoliation can help remove dead skin cells, make skin look more radiant and feel smoother. However, he reminded consumers to avoid the product abrasive exfoliating scrub.
Garshick admitted that he had never spent a penny on this type of exfoliation.
“Apart from that, exfoliation can also reduce the appearance of spots and fine lines, and increase the production of important proteins, such as collagen,” said Garshick, quoted from CNBC Make It (30/10/2023).
“Chemical exfoliation (chemical exfoliants) removes dead skin cells, while physical exfoliation (physical exfoliants) weakens the bond between them,” he continued
It turns out that skin exfoliation cannot be done haphazardly. So, how do you choose the right exfoliation product? Here are tips from Garshick.
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1. Don’t Exfoliate This Type
Garshick says, kind of skincare What should be avoided are products that contain scrubs, such as large and sharp granules. Because, scrubs can cause small tears in the skin, redness, irritation, and increase skin sensitivity.
“If you have sensitive skin or are prone to rosacea (a facial skin disease characterized by reddish skin accompanied by acne-like spots) and want to seek physical exfoliation, I recommend products with fine grains,” says Garshick.
“Or look for a powder-based scrub made from clay or bamboo extract,” he says.
2. Exfoliation Tips for Sensitive Skin
Having a sensitive skin type makes choosing products difficult skincare. Meanwhile, sensitive skin is characterized by redness, a burning sensation, and is more susceptible to certain ingredients.
Garshick said that the right type of exfoliation for those with sensitive skin is chemical exfoliation. This is because chemical exfoliants tend to have formulas that contain alpha-hydroxy acids, such as glycolic acid, lactic acid, mandelic acid, or beta-hydroxy acids such as salicylic acid.
“Alpha-hydroxy acid gently removes dead skin cells on the surface, while beta-hydroxy acid dissolves in oil and penetrates deeper into pores to help reduce acne,” explains Garshick.
“Both types of acid work to brighten the skin, improve texture, and even out overall skin tone,” he continued.
3. Exfoliation Tips for Acne-Prone Skin
Similar to sensitive skin types, people with acne-prone skin are sometimes hesitant to exfoliate their skin.
Garshick said that people with acne-prone skin can consider chemical exfoliation containing salicylic acid which can clean skin pores.
“Regardless of the exfoliation method used, it is important to limit exfoliation to once or twice a week,” emphasizes Garshick.
“Exfoliating too frequently or too aggressively can make your skin look red or inflamed and cause tension, burning, or stinging,” she continues.
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